Ask students which direction the boat is moving.
It is moving to the right. Which boat is ahead in the scull race?
John Biglin’s scull is ahead. Imagine where the second boat could be within a minute or two.
Biglin could leave it behind, or the other scull could catch up with Biglin and soon pass him.
E
Have students describe this man’s expression. What can you tell about his character from this painting?
|M|S He seems serious and determined.
S
What does this picture suggest about Americans’ leisure activities in the late 1880s?
John Biglin’s dress suggests that he is not wealthy. There are many boats on this river in Philadelphia, a large American city.
Many Americans had time to pursue water sports.
Why is Biglin the only single scull rower shown in the painting?
The subject is Biglin as an individual, challenging himself as much as competing against others.http://picturingamerica.neh.gov/downloads/pdfs/Resource_Guide_Chapters/PictAmer_Resource_Book_Chapter_11A.pdf Interpretations:
E
Have students extend their arms and lean forward and pretend to row as John Biglin does in the painting. Ask them
how his hands and arms might move in the next few seconds.
E
No comments:
Post a Comment